On Friday (October 25), a memorial service and funeral were held in honor of longtime Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, and Donald Trump was a no-show at both. A copy of the president’s schedule was made public this morning and revealed that Trump had nothing planned until 11:40 a.m. when he …
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In mid-October, Chris Williams Jr. was all smiles at the ribbon cutting and grand relaunch of his Subway franchise store in East Cobb, an affluent northern suburb of Atlanta. That’s a long way from where he found himself just 18 months earlier. Believe it or not, Chris was living out …
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Between Netflix, Hulu, and the other streaming services you currently subscribe to, there’s no shortage of shows and movies that you can indulge in. But if you’re looking to switch things up and take a break from dramas and time-sucking reality shows for a little while, get your fill of …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic</em> Politics Daily: Even Funerals Are Political Now
This isn’t the first time a funeral of someone who’s stood in opposite to Trump has taken on the president. After Senator John McCain of Arizona passed away last year, his daughter Meghan delivered a fiery eulogy, telling the crowd that “The America of John McCain has no need to …
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While the word humble may not instantly come to mind when you think of Offset’s fashion choices, the Atlanta-born rapper has built a reputation on being a fan-favorite. (Photo Via: FORWARD by Elyse Walker) Recently, the Migos member was photographed for FWRD Man on the busy streets of downtown Los Angeles with the brand’s …
Read More »Contestant Goes Undercover on New Bravo Show Exposing Gender Bias
(Image: SabrinaMcKenzie.org) In 2020, we approach the 100th anniversary of the women’s right to vote, yet women are still fighting for equal pay in the workplace. Academy Award winner Viola Davis executive produces a new show on Bravo that uses women disguised as men to expose gender bias in the workplace. With …
Read More »A Lil’ Positivity: Right Hand Foundation Celebrates Launch Of First Haven For Single Mothers In Atlanta
Source: Jaz Jinks / Jaz Jinks Right Hand Foundation Celebrates Launch Of First Haven For Single Mothers In Atlanta Source: Jaz Jinks / Jaz Jinks Right Hand Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding families in unstable living conditions, launched in Atlanta to support underserved communities, specifically Atlanta-based single …
Read More »What Was the Point of the Syria ‘Withdrawal’?
The political benefits were practically nil. The president has long promised to bring American troops home and reduce the country’s military commitments abroad, but this month’s decision, and the sudden way it was announced, drew condemnation from some of Trump’s closest allies on Capitol Hill, including Senator Lindsey Graham. “Pray …
Read More »Actress Jenna Dewan Criticizes Beyoncé’s Strut
Beyoncé‘s strut, from the start of her solo career, has been her signature and remains a recognizable part of her million-dollar brand, today. It’s so iconic that she even talks about it in her music. So when someone bravely claims that Queen Bey’s walk is sub-par, eyebrows are raised. The …
Read More »Young Thug and Kevin Liles Announce a $25,000 HBCU Battle of the Bands Challenge
Gunna, Young Thug, and Wheezy with Temple University’s Diamond Marching Band (Image: The Temple News/Courtesy of Delyah Fleury) Let’s keep up with the ole college spirit! Young Thug and Kevin Liles are calling all HBCUs to enter their bands in the “Hot” Battle of The Bands Challenge. The digital campaign …
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